HSCG23-16-R-MSR046_SynopsisSolicitation.docx

Doc: HSCG23-16-R-MSR046 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is HSCG23-16-R-MSR046 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

(iii) The solicitation document, and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88.

(iv) This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside, under The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541690, with a Small Business size standard of $15 million.

(v) Offerors shall provide pricing for appropriate labor categories, rates, and hours for the services specified in Attachment 1, “Statement of Work (SOW). Offeror’s shall utilize Attachment 3, “Pricing Spreadsheet” to submit your price proposal.

(vi) The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement to provide technical, research and analytical support services to assist the USCG Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-REG) in its compliance with EO 12866 and 13563 Regulatory Planning and Review, and the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960.

(vii) The USCG intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract to a single vendor. The contract will be for a twelve (12) month period of performance.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2, “Provisions—Addendum to FAR 52.212-1” for additional proposal submission instructions.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Refer to Attachment 2, “Provisions—FAR and HSAR Provisions and Clauses in Full Text” for evaluation factors.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items with their offers, or verify that information required by this provision is listed on the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall refer to clause 52.212-5 listed in Attachment 2 “Clauses” for additional clauses applicable to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements, terms and conditions are determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following attachments are included and are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: (1) SOW, (2) FAR and Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Clauses and Provisions, (3) Price Spreadsheet, (4) Past Performance Questionnaire.

(xiv) Questions about this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by 11:00 AM (ET) on July 8, 2016. Submit questions via e-mail to Mr. Ian Quillman at ian.h.quillman@uscg.mil and Ms. Angie White at Angie.S.White@uscg.mil.

(xv) Proposals are due by the time and date indicated on Federal Business Opportunities. There will be no exceptions to the time and date on when responses are due, unless determined otherwise by the Government. Any proposal submitted after this time will not be considered. Submit proposals via e-mail to Mr. Quillman and Ms. White. When responding, include the title “HSCG23-16-R-MSR046” in the subject line of the e-mail. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that proposals are submitted timely. No changes or additions will be permitted after the deadline, except as provided under discussions, if necessary. An Offeror that fails to meet any due date will be considered “late” in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

(xvi) Contact the USCG Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist for information regarding this synopsis/solicitation.